Uganda announced that it is soon to debut a machine capable of detecting pornographic content on the computers of the nation's citizens. The machine in question will only detect the images and videos, yet will have the ability to automatically block.
The Minister of Ethics and Integrity of Uganda, Simon Lokodo, created the Pornography Control Committee following the Anti-Pornography Act that was passed in the country in 2014. The pornography detection machine was developed in South Korea and cost $ 88.
How does the pornography detection machine work? This machine is not the first attempt to detect pornography on devices. There are several products already available, the Paraben Porn Detection Stick An example. Stick uses advanced image analysis algorithms to identify facial features, flesh tones and body parts that are potentially pornographic, among other things.
In addition to this provision, the minister also revealed the effective entry into force of the Pornography Control Committee, an organization created to monitor the use of pornographic content and to monitor the moral conduct of citizens. Violation of possession and consumption of pornographic content can lead to a fine of up to US $ 3.000 and also up to a maximum penalty of 10 anos de prisão , depends on the quantity and severity of the stored materials.
